Lambdina phantoma

(Barnes & McDunnough, 1916)

Lambdina phantoma is a of geometrid in the Geometridae. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. The Lambdina includes several North American geometer moths, some of which are significant forest pests.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lambdina phantoma: //læmˈdaɪnə ˈfæntəmə//

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

Lambdina punctataBoth are in the same Lambdina; L. punctata (Oak Looper) is a known pest and may share similar and preferences
Lambdina fiscellariaBoth are in the same Lambdina; L. fiscellaria (Hemlock Looper) is a well-known forest pest with similar looping larval locomotion

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Taxonomic note

The Lambdina belongs to the Ennominae within Geometridae. in this genus are commonly known as 'loopers' due to their characteristic larval locomotion.

Data limitations

Only 3 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date. Detailed biological information appears sparse in available sources.